Jets WR Percy Harvin will not accept pay cut

Harvin is slated to earn $10.5 million this season, something the Jets cannot afford. Teams around the league are interested signing Harvin to a short-term deal. With his expensive contract, though, the Jets will be hard-pressed to find a suitor interested in trading Harvin.

The Seahawks traded Harvin to the Jets for a conditional pick during the 2014 season.

Report: Patriots eyeing Percy Harvin situation in New York

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(2/24/15) If the Percy Harvin declines to restructure his contract and is cut by the Jets, the Patriots are expected to show interest if the speedy wideout hits the market, per CBSSports.com NFL Insider Jason La Canfora.

Harvin was traded to the Jets in October for a conditional pick. That pick will escalate to a fourth-rounder, if he is still on the New York roster by March 19, and will drop to a sixth-rounder if the Jets part ways with by that date.

The 26-year-old Harvin hauled in 29 passes for 350 yards after joining New York. He is owed $10.5 million next season.

Jets may ask Percy Harvin to restructure his deal

The team is currently in the process of evaluating the wide receiver. Harvin is set to earn $10.5 million next season, and the team would have to give up a fourth-round pick if he's still on the roster by March 19. If the team releases Harvin, it would send a sixth-round pick to the Seahawks.

Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan said the team is still working through some options. "That’s a process we’re working through. We’re going to talk to his agent," he said. One of those options is to ask the receiver to rework his deal. It's unclear whether Harvin would agree to return to the club at a lower rate.

The 26-year-old Harvin hauled in 29 passes for 350 yards after joining New York.

Todd Bowles, Jets still evaluating WR Percy Harvin

by Jason Butt | CBSSports.com

(2/18/15) Jets coach Todd Bowles said the organization is in the process of evaluating receiver Percy Harvin's standing with the team for the 2015 season, via ESPN.com.

Under previous coach Rex Ryan, the Jets traded the Seahawks for Harvin during the 2014 season. Harvin caught 29 passes for 350 yards and one touchdown once he became a member of the Jets.

Harvin's base salary in 2015 is $10.5 million.

Geno Smith hopeful Jets bring back Percy Harvin in 2015

"I would love for Percy to come back," Smith said. "Obviously I can’t make that decision, but from my short time with him he’s been a great teammate. He’s obviously a dynamic player and I’d love to see what he can do in this new offense."

Harvin played eight games with the Jets in 2014, catching 29 passes for 350 yards.

However, Harvin is due $10.5 million in base salary in 2014, and is under contract until 2018.

03/01/2015 21:422015 NFL Mock Draft: UCLA's Eric Kendricks the answer in Green Bay?
While teams selecting in the top 10 are in position to nab potential building blocks, perennial playoff contenders like Baltimore, Dallas, Seattle and New England could use the draft to find cheap alternatives to expensive veterans. No club appears to be in better position to fill a key area of need than the Packers.

Seattle coach Pete Carroll said getting Percy Harvin for the whole season this year is like having a new rookie. The Seahawks really didn't get to use Harvin in 2013 because of preseason hip surgery, but he's 100 percent for this year. And he should step into the No. 1 receiver role with Golden Tate gone as a free agent to Detroit. Harvin's best season in the NFL was 2011 with the Vikings when he had 87 catches for 967 yards and six touchdowns and 52 carries for 345 yards and two touchdowns. He's capable of 1,200 total yards and eight touchdowns with the Seahawks, and he can do it all from the backfield, lining up in the slot or split out wide. We like Harvin as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver worth drafting in Round 5. There's obvious risk of injury since he's played only 10 games the past two years in the regular season, but when healthy Harvin is a difference maker, which is what you want on your Fantasy team.
(Updated 6/3/14)